Learn how to grow on Walmart with the right mix of 1P DSV and 3P. This episode breaks down WFS, conversion data, search strategy, and AI driven discovery so brands can scale faster, win buyers, and build a profitable omnichannel flywheel.
Retail’s future depends not just on AI, but on building the people who can bring innovation to life.
Generative AI delivers value when it shortens the path from data to decisions. Slalom leaders share how retailers use AI across supply chain, product, and customer experience, plus the governance and culture needed to move from pilots to production.
The NRF projects a record 158.9 million shoppers on Super Saturday 2025, underscoring continued omnichannel holiday retail momentum.
Walmart’s agentic AI approach redefines retail automation by embedding autonomous agents into operations, shopping experiences, and supply chain workflows.
A new KPMG survey reveals tariffs and trade policy have overtaken labor as the semiconductor industry's top concern, as leaders prioritize global supply chain diversification in 2026.
Explore how AI, in-store experiences, retail crime prevention, and emerging tech are shaping the future of retail. Discover insights on Walmart, Amazon, and the top retail trends driving 2025 and beyond.
Discover how brands turn retail into culture as Ryan Hughes of Gratsy shares how curated experiences, creator partnerships, and smart logistics drive trial, loyalty, and memorable moments that boost engagement in stores and online.
Learn how to rebuild your organization for the way people truly shop. Discover how unified goals, shared ownership, and practical AI help teams break silos, move faster, and win across search, social, marketplace, curbside, and in store.
A clear retail model is emerging for 2026. Unified commerce, retail media profit, automation, AI forecasting, and membership strength are reshaping how top retailers grow. Discover the framework guiding the next decade of resilient retail.
Retail’s future depends not just on AI, but on building the people who can bring innovation to life.
Generative AI delivers value when it shortens the path from data to decisions. Slalom leaders share how retailers use AI across supply chain, product, and customer experience, plus the governance and culture needed to move from pilots to production.
Elon Musk claims AI will eliminate poverty and make saving money obsolete, calling for a future of universal high income amid rollout of Trump accounts.
Retail strategist Doug Stephens discusses trust, AI skepticism, and the societal role of retail as the industry looks toward 2026 in The Backroom podcast.
Brand strategist Erin Campbell on winning attention through meaning not tactics. We explore resale culture, trust and second lives, plus the analog comeback from vinyl to LEGO. A sharp guide to building brands with connection, calm, and lasting value.
Olive Garden is moving forward with a nationwide rollout of its popular lighter portion menu, offering smaller, budget‑friendly entrees after strong test performance.
Mall of America reels in new tenants like CardVault by Tom Brady, POP MART, SKIMS, and Arabian Oud, enhancing its holiday and year‑round retail experience.
The NRF projects a record 158.9 million shoppers on Super Saturday 2025, underscoring continued omnichannel holiday retail momentum.
Retail’s future depends not just on AI, but on building the people who can bring innovation to life.
Retail success depends on people as much as technology. Scott Benedict explains how AI and supply chains deliver results only when leaders invest in talent. Learn how NRF Foundation programs turn students into retail professionals ready to lead.
AI’s integration into retail is transforming entry‑level job requirements, making AI‑related skills and training key for new hires in 2025’s evolving job market.
Discover the lesser-known truths of starting a startup, from emotional isolation and constant selling to the importance of execution and managing cash flow.
Elon Musk claims AI will eliminate poverty and make saving money obsolete, calling for a future of universal high income amid rollout of Trump accounts.
The U.S. outlines key priorities ahead of the 2026 USMCA review, focusing on supply chain resilience, trade enforcement, and regional competitiveness across North America.
Get ready for 2026: Learn how to prepare for future tariff changes through supply chain diversification, compliance tools, and sourcing strategies.
Uber Eats and DoorDash have sued New York City to block a new law requiring tipping prompts at checkout, arguing it violates free‑speech rights and could increase costs for consumers.
Instacart will pay $60 million and revise fee disclosure practices under a settlement with the FTC after allegations of deceptive delivery fees and subscription terms.
Get ready for 2026: Learn how to prepare for future tariff changes through supply chain diversification, compliance tools, and sourcing strategies.
Nike’s Q2 fiscal earnings show 1% revenue growth and mixed global performance, marking steady progress but ongoing challenges in its turnaround strategy.
A comprehensive review of 2025 fashion industry deals, departures, and disruptions, spotlighting M&A activity, store closures, and market shifts that reshaped the year.
Retail’s future depends not just on AI, but on building the people who can bring innovation to life.
Shrink isn’t just theft—it’s a supply chain and data integrity issue retailers must fix from the source.
Generative AI delivers value when it shortens the path from data to decisions. Slalom leaders share how retailers use AI across supply chain, product, and customer experience, plus the governance and culture needed to move from pilots to production.
Shrink starts long before the shelf. Former Walmart leader Brand Elverston explains total retail loss, from purchase orders to omnichannel risk, and how RFID, analytics, and smarter processes cut losses while improving customer experience.
Secondhand retail is booming as shoppers seek authenticity, sustainability, and identity over instant gratification.
In a cautious consumer climate, brands are leaning into emotional storytelling, digital engagement, and experiential retail to drive holiday spending.
Learn how to grow on Walmart with the right mix of 1P DSV and 3P. This episode breaks down WFS, conversion data, search strategy, and AI driven discovery so brands can scale faster, win buyers, and build a profitable omnichannel flywheel.
Brand strategist Erin Campbell on winning attention through meaning not tactics. We explore resale culture, trust and second lives, plus the analog comeback from vinyl to LEGO. A sharp guide to building brands with connection, calm, and lasting value.
Secondhand retail is booming as shoppers seek authenticity, sustainability, and identity over instant gratification.
In a cautious consumer climate, brands are leaning into emotional storytelling, digital engagement, and experiential retail to drive holiday spending.
Retailers in 2025 are navigating a more stable—but still complex—holiday supply chain season driven by shifting consumer behaviors, tighter delivery windows, and demand for sustainability.
Learn how to grow on Walmart with the right mix of 1P DSV and 3P. This episode breaks down WFS, conversion data, search strategy, and AI driven discovery so brands can scale faster, win buyers, and build a profitable omnichannel flywheel.
Discover the lesser-known truths of starting a startup, from emotional isolation and constant selling to the importance of execution and managing cash flow.
PayPal has applied to launch PayPal Bank, a Utah-based industrial loan company focused on improving capital access for small businesses nationwide.
Companies are hiring corporate storytellers to create blogs, podcasts, and branded content, shifting communications strategy for 2026 and beyond.
Even standard return policies can feel unfair. Learn how loss aversion, fairness, and smart strategies help retailers reduce friction and build loyalty.
Shrink isn’t just theft—it’s a supply chain and data integrity issue retailers must fix from the source.
Retailers in 2025 are navigating a more stable—but still complex—holiday supply chain season driven by shifting consumer behaviors, tighter delivery windows, and demand for sustainability.
Shrink starts long before the shelf. Former Walmart leader Brand Elverston explains total retail loss, from purchase orders to omnichannel risk, and how RFID, analytics, and smarter processes cut losses while improving customer experience.
Coty names Procter & Gamble veteran Markus Strobel as interim CEO and board chair as part of a leadership overhaul amid strategic reviews and market pressures.
Secondhand retail is booming as shoppers seek authenticity, sustainability, and identity over instant gratification.
Walmart addresses food safety concerns after razor blades were found in bread at Biloxi stores and faces ongoing product recalls flagged by the FDA.
Focusing on soil health, regenerative agriculture offers an environmental solution to climate change, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem restoration.
Rising prices, brand investment, and cultural momentum fueled the resale market's record growth in 2025, with platforms like ThredUp and eBay seeing a surge in demand.
Shrink isn’t just theft—it’s a supply chain and data integrity issue retailers must fix from the source.
Generative AI delivers value when it shortens the path from data to decisions. Slalom leaders share how retailers use AI across supply chain, product, and customer experience, plus the governance and culture needed to move from pilots to production.
In a cautious consumer climate, brands are leaning into emotional storytelling, digital engagement, and experiential retail to drive holiday spending.
Retailers in 2025 are navigating a more stable—but still complex—holiday supply chain season driven by shifting consumer behaviors, tighter delivery windows, and demand for sustainability.